Washington County, Missouri

Washington County: County in Missouri, United States

About

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,195 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,604 inhabitants. Its county seat is Potosi. The county was created 211 years ago in 1812.

Washington County locator map
Location of Washington County on Missouri map.

Quick Facts about Washington County

Population : 24,604 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Missouri (United States)
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Area : 762 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.3%
Land as percent of area : 99.7%
Named for : George Washington
Capital : Potosi
Establishment : January 01, 1813
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 11:37:25 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.4% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Washington County is located at 37°57'42"N 90°52'39"W (37.9616800, -90.8774200). It has 5 neighbors: Crawford County, Franklin County, Iron County, Jefferson County and Saint Francois County.

Washington County map

The largest city of Washington County is Potosi with a population of 2,548. Other cities include, Irondale population 438, Summit population 302 and Caledonia population 126. See all Washington County cities & populated places.

Washington County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.

City Name Population Title
Potosi 2,548 County seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States
Irondale 438 City in Washington County, Missouri
Mineral Point 353 Village in the United States
Summit 302 Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Caledonia 126 City in Washington County, Missouri, United States of America

Washington County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Washington County decreased by 2.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 25,195 - census
2011 25,105 -0.36% estimation process
2012 25,088 -0.07% estimation process
2013 25,144 0.22% estimation process
2014 25,079 -0.26% estimation process
2015 24,793 -1.15% estimation process
2016 24,852 0.24% estimation process
2017 24,994 0.57% estimation process
2018 24,933 -0.24% estimation process
2019 24,730 -0.82% estimation process
2020 24,604 -0.51% estimation process

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People born in Washington County (1)

first national park ranger, Yellowstone National Park Harry Yount was born in Washington County

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